Online Shopping Growing Big With COD

The buzzword today in the online sphere is online trade and commerce. With the advent and advancement of internet and its various applications has accelerated the pace of ecommerce, not only nationally but globally. Internet has made it possible for dealers, vendors, retailers and merchants connect with their target consumer and carry on their business transaction. Previously, in India the drawback was the computer literacy and penetration both in the rural and urban areas. With time, these two issues got sorted out and online shopping portals flourished in the past few years in India.

However, there was one concern that had to be addressed, i.e. the payment mode. Though a section of people were comfortable with paying through plastic money, such as debit and credit cards, another section through demand drafts and cheques, there existed a section that wanted to pay through cash as they do in retail stores. Since, an option catering to this requirement was missing; websites were not being able to convert a section of people into potential customers. Keeping this in mind, online shopping websites have now come up withcash on delivery along with other payment options.

The cash on delivery shopping options allows users to browse through the website and purchase goods and Valentines gifts of their choice and complete the online billing details. The payment however needs to be done when the courier person delivers the parcel at the customer's doorstep. The only requirement here is that customer's needs to keep the exact amount ready and the persons carrying the product parcel might not have the required cash change. Furthermore, it is not essential for the customer himself/herself to be physically present to receive the parcel. He/she can hand over the monetary amount to someone else and they can receive the parcel.

Today cash on delivery online shopping sites in India are increasing owing to the demand for it. Previously, this option was limited to shopping items such as books, music CD's, handicrafts, ayurvedic items and few others. Things have changed today. You can purchase goods and products such as cameras, mp3 players, attires, jewelry, consumer durables, household appliances, lifestyle goods, religious buys, home décor, paintings, chocolates, and other items with cash on delivery payment method. This is one of the most preferred payment modes for the ones who do not wish to reveal their financial data online.